You ARE subject to CA LLC tax just by the fact of YOU being a CA resident, sorry.

I'm trying to analyze a potential flips in Newark, Ca (East Bay in general).

Quote from @Mel Rosario: HiDoes anyone know which companies that are willing to insure multiplexes in California, particularly coastal Oceanside, CA? 

In Capistrano Beach, at 27111 Paseo Pinzon, Dana Point, CA we built a 3440 sq. ft. home, 2 stories, with rooftop ocean view decks.

Check out this table: https://www.municode.com/library/ca/oakland/codes/...This is what you're looking for: https://www.screencast.com/t/Xkyp3OZWkI Oakland, for a building with 3 units or more you need to have a lot sized at 7,500 sq ft.  --- From the zoning code it says, an RM-2 zoned lot can have "1 unit per 2,500 sf. of lot area"If you don't meet that lot size requirement you'll need to make a request for a variance, then post notice about the desired change in front of the building.

Simi Valley, CA home for sale4 bed 1.5 bath 1250.sqft home on about 7840 sqft lot, for sale with tenants still in a 1 year agreement.

Our top return property is far better than our average return property.I do not get to make the rules (and there are many rules/regulations that I do not like), but the rules have not prevented me from making good profits in CA real estate.According to the California legislative analyst's office, California suffered a net out migration of 1 million people between 2007 and 2018.

Unfortunately I am told most admitted insurance carriers are out of the business for insuring apt complexes in the state of CA (this was even before the LA wildfires this month.

Landlord-tenant regulations are a bit complex in California and getting hands on is the best way to learn before expanding into larger investments. 

I'm going to do new post referencing insurance - this has been a big topic amongst my California friends.